However, he takes the parallel as a compliment instead of an overgeneralization.

"But I think when people compare them, they just mean that it's popular," he explained. "And that people have gravitated to it and that there's anticipation. That's something we're obviously grateful for."

Ross hopes that fans will find the film to be an accurate translation of the book to the big screen.

"Suzanne took this seriously, the fans take it seriously," he said. "Katniss is very real to them. I think it was very important that we take it seriously. Yes it's entertaining, but it's also very emotional and it's also very real and you connect to it. I think above all else, I wanted to keep it real."